Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 687: Slap in the Face, A Little Gift for the Two of You

Then they saw Roxanne Sutton wearing a floor-length black strapless gown.

Most people present did not know Roxanne Sutton, but the Dalton Family and the Blanchett Family did recognize her.

Seeing Roxanne Sutton appear suddenly, and at such a crucial moment, the expressions of the Dalton Family and Blanchett Family members were not very good.

Catherine Blanchett’s expression turned even more grim.

She muttered under her breath, "How could this woman appear at this time?!"

Sidney Dalton also didn’t expect the long-missing Roxanne Sutton to reappear.

He glanced at Catherine Blanchett, whose face had changed suddenly, eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"Calm down."

Sidney Dalton softly and coolly reprimanded her.

In his view, Roxanne Sutton coming alone was merely because she was dissatisfied with her past experiences, intending to disrupt the engagement between the Dalton and Blanchett Families.

Even though he didn’t know how she managed to get in, she was just an orphan, and even if she was determined to go all out, she couldn’t stir up much under the suppression of the Dalton and Blanchett Families.

Moreover, the alliance between the Dalton and Blanchett Families was already a matter set in stone and could not be disrupted by Roxanne Sutton’s appearance.

Seeing the reprimand and warning in Sidney Dalton’s eyes, Catherine Blanchett slightly gritted her teeth, reluctantly collecting her expression.

Roxanne Sutton looked around the room, finally resting her gaze for a moment on the corner where Selena Kensington and the others were, then withdrew her gaze.

She continued to speak unhurriedly, "Why not let it be more lively..."

With Roxanne Sutton’s words, the people at the scene finally reacted.

They gradually began to whisper among themselves.

"Who is this woman, why is she wearing that to a betrothal banquet..."

"Her outfit is so ominous, anyone would think she’s here for revenge..."

"Her face looks somewhat familiar, is she a celebrity?"

"... Now that you mention it, I remember that Second Young Master Dalton had a girlfriend in the entertainment industry before, what was her name?"

"Roxanne Sutton! Could this woman be Roxanne Sutton?!"

"Oh my God, how did she get in..."

As people continued their discussions, some gradually realized Roxanne Sutton’s identity.

All at once, a look of intrigue appeared on the faces of some socialites and young nobles.

They didn’t expect to stumble upon a scene where an ex shows up to crash the party.

They were quite interested in seeing how the Dalton Family and Blanchett Family would handle this situation.

After Roxanne Sutton spoke, her eyes fixed directly on Sidney Dalton and Catherine Blanchett.

As she saw the two about to exchange rings, a hint of mockery flashed in Roxanne Sutton’s eyes.

Meanwhile, the Blanchett and Dalton Families had already instructed the waiter to come over.

"Miss, this is Mr. Dalton and Miss Blanchett’s engagement banquet, please leave."

Roxanne Sutton slightly shifted her gaze, looking at Catherine Blanchett who eyed her warily, and suddenly let out a snort of laughter.

"Why, I came in with an invitation, are you trying to kick me out now?"

With Roxanne Sutton’s words, Catherine Blanchett instinctively retorted, "Impossible! You’re lying!"

Perhaps Roxanne Sutton’s appearance somewhat upset Catherine Blanchett, amplifying her bad premonition.

So, her voice rose a bit when she said this.

All at once, people in the banquet hall exchanged bewildered looks.

Sidney Dalton also displayed a flicker of irritation due to Catherine Blanchett’s rash remark.

Roxanne Sutton moved her gaze from the waiter to Catherine Blanchett, who was staring tightly at her.

She began to laugh slowly, her laughter vibrant and captivating.

"Oh? Why is it impossible?"

"I, after all, was Mr. Dalton’s companion for several years..."

Roxanne Sutton spoke these words unperturbed by the crowd’s gaze.

Immediately, everyone in the banquet hall instinctively looked at Sidney Dalton.

Having secret lovers is not uncommon in wealthy families, and since Sidney Dalton cut ties with Roxanne Sutton before arranging the engagement with Catherine Blanchett, the Blanchett Family wouldn’t blame him.

But for an abandoned secret lover to show up so brazengly at the financier’s engagement banquet, that was indeed rare.

Seeing Roxanne Sutton’s smiling demeanor, Catherine Blanchett suddenly calmed down.

Regardless, Roxanne Sutton could not triumph over her alone.

Since she could torment Roxanne Sutton to the point of losing face before, she could certainly make her a loser again today.

"Miss Sutton, it’s not good to bring up the past. After all, in the end, it’s your face that was damaged."

"But if you’re here to see how happy Axiu and I are together, of course, we welcome you."

A calm Catherine Blanchett had restored herself to her previous state.

Chin slightly raised, she spoke to Roxanne Sutton as if granting her a favor.

Seeing Catherine Blanchett return to her previous arrogant demeanor of a noble daughter, Selena Kensington gave a slight smile.

She had anticipated this.

Catherine Blanchett would never allow herself to show weakness in front of Roxanne Sutton.

In Catherine Blanchett’s mind, Roxanne Sutton was perpetually only worthy of shining her shoes.

Even as Roxanne Sutton heard Catherine Blanchett’s words, along with the arrogant and condescending look on her face, Roxanne Sutton wasn’t embarrassed or angry.

On the contrary, her smile widened.

"My face?"

She repeated Catherine Blanchett’s words.

After finishing that sentence, she abruptly changed her tone, "Since I came here today, I didn’t intend to care about my face."

As Roxanne Sutton finished speaking, she walked forward step by step.

The socialites and young nobles who were originally in front gave way one after another.

Through this path, Roxanne Sutton could quickly make her way to Sidney Dalton and Catherine Blanchett.

"However, I’ve come to wish you both a happy engagement."

Roxanne Sutton stopped not far from Catherine Blanchett.

"..."

Hearing Roxanne Sutton’s words, those present were somewhat puzzled.

Who would come to congratulate someone else’s engagement dressed so inauspiciously?

However, Catherine Blanchett became alert instantly.

She didn’t believe that Roxanne Sutton was truly there to extend congratulations; surely, she must have something else up her sleeve.

Meanwhile, as Roxanne Sutton said those words, the Dalton patriarch and Patriarch Blanchett had already sensed something amiss, and to prevent any trouble, Patriarch Blanchett began giving instructions to a nearby waiter.

Alongside, Samuel Dalton, upon seeing Roxanne Sutton appear, understood that this was the ’good show’ Selena Kensington wanted him to see.

He spoke playfully as he noticed Patriarch Blanchett giving instructions to a waiter.

"No rush; what if she brought a present?"

With those words, Roxanne Sutton’s voice could be heard.

"Incidentally, I brought a little gift for both of you."

"..."

Listening to Roxanne Sutton, Samuel Dalton momentarily fell silent.

He had merely said it offhand, not expecting it to be true.